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How to Locate the Center of a Hole With an Edge Finder - TomG - 07-29-2013
Ok, I'm on a roll.
Here's a little tip I came up with years ago that's a real time saver. Instead of indicating a hole to locate the center, you can use an edge finder with impressive results.
Tom
RE: How to Locate the Center of a Hole With an Edge Finder - f350ca - 07-29-2013
Another good one Tom. I'll use that, a lot quicker than indicating it in.
RE: How to Locate the Center of a Hole With an Edge Finder - TomG - 07-29-2013
Thanks Greg.
The technique is surprisingly accurate. I had to shoot the video three times before getting something besides all zeros, figuring it had to be a little off to be believable. Be sure to keep your edge finder clean and oiled. When they get dirty, they get sticky and accuracy suffers.
Tom
RE: How to Locate the Center of a Hole With an Edge Finder - ScrapMetal - 07-30-2013
Thanks Tom. I'll be trying out that technique real soon.
Keep up the good work!
-Ron
RE: How to Locate the Center of a Hole With an Edge Finder - TomG - 07-30-2013
Thanks Ron.
Oh, and welcome back!
Tom
RE: How to Locate the Center of a Hole With an Edge Finder - ETC57 - 07-30-2013
Looks simple thank's Tom
Jerry
RE: How to Locate the Center of a Hole With an Edge Finder - TomG - 07-30-2013
It is simple Jerry and a lot quicker than setting up an indicator.
Tom
RE: How to Locate the Center of a Hole With an Edge Finder - doubleboost - 07-31-2013
Nicely shown Tom
John
RE: How to Locate the Center of a Hole With an Edge Finder - TomG - 07-31-2013
Thanks John!
RE: How to Locate the Center of a Hole With an Edge Finder - Micktoon - 07-31-2013
Hi Tom , another good video, I have been watching them all , so thanks for going to the trouble of making them, as usual well explained and filmed , I will have to try it once I get my DRO fitted to the mill.
If you were taking requests Tom, how about a video on guage blocks and there uses, it seems to be a thing that there is not much usable info for the home shop type guy.
Keep up the good work
Cheers Mick